Description

Overview

Pursing a Master of Arts with a Major in Curriculum and Instruction will help you to envision, create and implement effective, high-achieving and equitable education in our fast-paced and ever-evolving world.

University of Detroit Mercy offers two graduate programs in this field to fit where you are in your career:

If you are seeking initial teacher certification, please continue reading on this page for more on our Master of Arts with a major in curriculum and instruction and concentration in teacher certification.

Master of Arts with a Major in Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Certification Concentration

Designed to meet your needs when you elect to change careers and enter the teaching profession, addresses the teaching standards required to qualify for certification and emphasizes the application of previous education and experience.

You develop a comprehensive knowledge and competency base for making effective teaching decisions by engaging in active learning situations which integrate theory and research findings with practical action toward student achievement of clear educational goals.

Core courses of this master’s degree provide you with a framework to leverage classroom and school-wide strategies that enable you to collaborate with professional colleagues, parents and community resources as a teacher leader.

You will work closely with your program advisor to select a program focus and to plan a course of study that includes prior knowledge, experience, and special interests.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must qualify for graduate study and must show evidence of both a teaching major of at least 30 hours and/or teaching minors of at least 20 hours. A 3.0 GPA in the applicant's overall undergraduate record and at least a 2.7 GPA in a teaching major and/or teaching minors is required for admission to the program. In addition, teacher certification candidates must pass all three sections of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Professional Readiness Exam (PRE) submit three letters of recommendation indicating ability to pursue a career path in teaching, and be accepted by the Teacher Education Council.

Michigan Test for teacher certification must be passed.

Note: The above requirements are subject to change if state requirements for certification change. Students must be sure to consult with their advisor to remain current regarding Michigan State Department of Education requirements.

*Completion of the master's research paper with a passing grade for graduate work is required during EDU 5510, the culminating course of this program. Students need to consult with a program advisor to ensure that master's-level coursework projects contribute to successful application of previous education and experience as a teaching professional. EDU 5990, a master-level thesis for six credit hours, or EDU 6980, Field Experience Project for 3-6 credit hours may be elected in place of EDU 5510 in consultation with the program director. Core competency courses are continuously adjusted to meet the rapidly-changing demands of effective education. Students in the Curriculum and Instruction Program with Teacher Certification need to work closely with their program advisor to determine current requirements and possible course offerings that fulfill this degree program.